Javed Usman, Levisman Jeffrey, Rogers Jason H
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA.
J Invasive Cardiol. 2012 May;24(5):248-9.
We describe two cases in which temporary balloon occlusion (TBO) was used to determine the suitability of atrial septal defect (ASD) closure. These cases underscore the utility of TBO in select patients undergoing percutaneous closure of ASDs.